Part-time museum educator
Chumash Indian Museum
Description
Chumash Indian Museum, a historical site and living history center in Thousand Oaks
For the past 30 years we have been dedicated to restoring and preserving an awareness of the Chumash people and their historical, cultural, material, and present-day influence as well as the natural environment and historical significance of this site. Through exhibits, events, and educational programs, we serve as a gathering place for a partnership with the native and non-native communities connecting the past with the present to continue our shared future.
We are looking to interview in July for an educator to begin in August.
Chumash Indian Museum
Job Description
Title: Museum Educator
Department: Operations
Supervisor: Museum Education Specialist
SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Museum Education Specialist, the Museum Educator will perform museum education programming, including in-person and (rarely) virtual school tours primarily for ages 6-11, guided nature hikes and group tours of the museum exhibits and grounds. The Museum Educator may also lead public education programs for museum events and perform museum operational tasks as needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Acts as a guide, in-person and (rarely) virtual format, for school tours, other children’s programs and public education events (basic “script” and education in Chumash history, culture, and traditions provided)
- Prepares hands-on and craft activity materials for educational programs
- Prepares educational materials and displays for use in tours and museum events
- Greets and welcomes teachers, students and parent chaperones to the Museum, and coordinates logistics for the day
- Works with the Museum Education Specialist and/or Visitor Services Coordinator in the scheduling of school and public tours
- Directs volunteer docents assisting on guided tours and craft activities
- Provides accommodations to the degree possible for students with special needs
- Collaborates with the Museum Education Specialist on developing and planning education curriculum
- Participates in the Museum’s educational video series
- Assists the Visitor Services Coordinator in museum operations for public events and open hours, including front desk and gift shop
- Works with Museum and Maintenance staff to ensure that the Museum facilities and trails are clean and safe
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
- Engaging and professional communication with children and the general public of all ages
- Skills in leading virtual (e.g. Zoom) educational formats
- Appreciation and respect for the heritage and contribution of the Chumash people to California history and the environment
- Ability to observe a reliable work schedule in order to ensure the consistent operation of the Museum
- Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the organization
- Entry-level ability with office productivity software such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to physically set up for tours, clean and restock museum facilities
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
- Approximately 50% of time is spent in a climate-controlled environment; other time may be spent on the Museum grounds, a wooded environment with uneven surface walking/hiking trails
- Some bending, stooping, lifting may be required
- Some extended periods standing, walking and talking during presentations may be required